Following the Grammy Awards and our Victoires de la Musique, it's time for the BRIT Awards! This year, the iconic British ceremony is making its debut outside London. Instead, the event is heading to Manchester, where it will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
For this 46th edition of the ceremony, the BRIT Awards have spared no effort, inviting some of the biggest names in music to perform live. Among the announced artists are the K-pop sensation Demon Hunters, as well as internationally acclaimed stars like Harry Styles, Wolf Alice, Olivia Dean, and Rosalía.
Brit Awards 2026: The lineup of artists set to perform live this Saturday
On February 28, 2026, the Brit Awards will announce the winners of this exciting 46th edition. Beyond the awards ceremony, the event will feature live performances from a stellar lineup—including Wolf Alice, Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, and Rosalía—as well as Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami, the artists lending their voices to the trio HUNTR/X in 'KPop Demon Hunters.' Here's a look at the artists expected to take the stage this Saturday. [Read more]
So, who will follow in the footsteps of last year's winners — Charli XCX, Ezra Collective, Jade, Raye, Sam Fender, The Last Dinner Party, Fontaines D.C., and Chappell Roan? For now, the anticipation is at its peak. Several names are already emerging as frontrunners, including Lily Allen, Wolf Alice, and Lola Young.
So, when and how can you watch the ceremony of the 46th edition of the BRIT Awards? The event will be broadcast live on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The exact start time hasn't been officially announced yet, but it's expected to kick off around 8 p.m. in the UK, which translates to approximately 9 p.m. in France.
The BRIT Awards 2026 will be broadcast live and exclusively on ITV1 and ITVX in the UK, with worldwide coverage available on YouTube. Want to catch up? The official BRIT Awards YouTube channel is just here.
So, who do you think will walk away with one or more awards this year? Don’t miss the 2026 BRIT Awards live on YouTube on the evening of February 28th. It’s also a great chance to catch live performances by Harry Styles and Rosalía, along with Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami — the voices behind the band HUNTR/X!
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Dates and Opening Time
On February 28, 2026
Starts at 09:45 p.m.
Official website
www.brits.co.uk
More information
Watch the live ceremony on YouTube on the evening of Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Brit Awards 2026: The lineup of artists set to perform live this Saturday
